AI in Finance Conference 2026: Opportunities and Risks
AdminJune 8, 2026 | University of Maryland
Submission Deadline: February 1, 2026
Smith School of Business | Maryland
Empirical, Theoretical & Experimental Papers Welcome
Program Chairs: Tania Babina & Ansgar Walther
Conference Overview
Third annual conference examining AI opportunities and risks in finance, bringing together researchers studying AI's use in financial services and markets.
Conference: AI in Finance Conference 2026 Theme: Artificial Intelligence and Finance: Opportunities and Risks Location: Smith School of Business, University of Maryland Date: June 8, 2026 Submission Deadline: February 1, 2026 Paper Decision: March 2026 Contact: Tania.Babina@gmail.com
Program Chairs
- Tania Babina - University of Maryland
- Ansgar Walther - Oxford University
Research Topics Welcome
- AI use in corporate finance and corporate policies
- AI in trading and asset management
- AI use by banks and credit providers
- AI in financial forecasting
- AI and consumer financial behavior
- AI and labor (replacement vs. augmentation)
- Financial market implications of AI use
- AI, financial stability, and disparities
- Regulatory solutions to AI adoption
How to Apply
Submission:
- Submit paper via Paper Submission page
- Deadline: February 1, 2026
- Empirical, theoretical, or experimental welcome
- Early-stage work encouraged
Eligibility:
- PhD students welcome
- Faculty and researchers
- Any career stage
Selection Process
- Papers reviewed
- Decisions: March 2026
- Conference: June 8, 2026
Submission Deadline: February 1, 2026
